Being In an N.B.A. Player’s Entourage Is Fun. Now, It Can Be a Gambling Edge, Too.

The federal indictments against N.B.A. players and others for illegal betting exposed a new wrinkle in the way old friends can benefit from their access to an athlete.

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As Vance Takes on a Forceful New Role, His Positions Are Shifting

Vice President JD Vance has found himself defending or promoting positions that he once opposed, even as recently as the campaign.

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An Obamacare Hot Spot Where Price Spikes Pose an Outsized Threat

South Florida will feel some of the most intense reverberations if Congress allows the extra insurance subsidies it approved during the pandemic to expire.

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Keeping the House Absent, Johnson Marginalizes Congress and Himself

The speaker’s decision to hold the House in an indefinite hiatus during the shutdown is his latest move to diminish the role of the legislative branch — and his own post.

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Facing Lost Trade With the U.S., Carney Heads to Asia

The prime minister will attend two meetings and visit three countries as part of his plan to wean Canada off its dependence on the U.S.

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Trump Backs Milei, But Argentina’s Elections Will Test His Popularity

President Javier Milei of Argentina has earned U.S. support, but he faces a critical legislative election at home amid voter anger over job losses and corruption scandals.

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Trump’s Russia Sanctions Shift War Dynamics to the Energy Front

As winter slows the pace of battlefield combat, Moscow and Kyiv are betting on campaigns against each other’s energy assets to break a stalemate in the conflict.

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5 Tricks to Make Your Run Faster, Healthier and More Fun

Speed work isn’t just for serious runners. Up your pace just a little for a more efficient workout.

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Why a Chef in Brazil Couldn’t Stomach a Menu Request for a Prince’s Event

He was asked to cater a climate event for Prince William and 700 guests. But for a renowned chef who wanted to showcase the Amazon’s culinary tradition, it was like “asking Iron Maiden to play jazz.”

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An E.P.A. Plan to Kill a Major Climate Rule Is Worrying Business Leaders

Some carmakers and energy executives say the plan would trigger costly litigation and spur individual states to create a patchwork of tighter rules.

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